Self-Reliance

by

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Self-Reliance: Paragraphs 33-34 Quiz 2 questions

Test your knowledge of Paragraphs 33-34. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Emerson identify as a major flaw of his contemporary society?
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Excessive innovation
Over-reliance on borrowed cultural elements
An abundance of comfort and ease
Strong nationalistic tendencies
What type of young man does Emerson criticize?
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City-dwellers who give up easily
Students who focuses solely on academics
Rural laborers who lack ambition
Authority figures who oppress people